To Send as SMS iPhone Setting is a useful toggle meaning it allows to user Send as SMS instead of iMessage in iOS when iMessage is unavailable. Sometimes due to bad service area/ out of service or recipient can’t receive iMessage or in other country or carrier which not supported iMessage, then you can force a message to send as text message quickly.

A Blue loading bar at the top will stuck at 80% for 5-10 Minutes, or it will take longer. At that moment’s user don’t have time to wait Furthermore they want to send an urgent message as like emergency then the following guide will help to force a text message instead of iMessage.

Therefore, the user wants to be able to force send a text message in iOS 12, iOS 11, iOS 10 running iPhone or iPad.

Guide How to Force a Message to be sent as SMS instead of iMessage

Step #2. Now you get a pops up menu screen says “Send as Text Message” appears between Copy and Speak options.

Step #3. Tap on “Send as Text Message”.

You can see the green bubble text instead of blue that means you message sent as a text instead of Apple’s iMessage. Disadvantage – Carrier messaging rate may apply. If you are Post-paid mobile users, then your charge will be added in your next bill cycle.

For prepaid carrier user: instant noticed a cut of money from available balance on your mobile number. This charge may differ in the country to country.

That’s it!

How to turn on Send as SMS on iPhone

Go to Settings app looks like a Gear icon.

Find Message

Turn toggle ON/Green next Send as SMS.

Send as SMS instead of iMessage not working on your Apple iPhone or iPad